Transit Circulator System Transit

PINECREST TRANSIT CIRCULATOR SYSTEM GENERAL FEASIBILITY STUDY

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General Feasibility Study

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¤Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. February 2010 043329000 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System Table of Contents

Introduction ...... 1 Data Analysis ...... 4 Existing Transit Service Characteristics ...... 4 Existing Land Use and Activity Centers ...... 12 Demographic Data ...... 16 Transportation Plans and Projects ...... 20 Peer System Review ...... 25 Public Opinion Survey ...... 27 Potential Transit Circulator Routes Evaluation ...... 34 Summary and Recommendations ...... 37

List of Tables

Table 1. Comparison of Boardings per Revenue Hour ...... 10 Table 2. Comparison of Demographic Characteristics (2000) ...... 17 Table 3. Overview of Select Transit Circulators ...... 26 Table 4: Cost Estimates for Potential Circulator Routes ...... 35

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Pinecrest Village Limits ...... 3 Figure 2: Existing Transit Routes ...... 7 Figure 3: Weekday Peak Period Transit Headways ...... 8 Figure 4: Weekday Off-Peak Period Transit Headways ...... 9 Figure 5: Existing Land Use ...... 13 Figure 6: Major Activity Centers ...... 15 Figure 7: Population Density by Traffic Analysis Zone ...... 18 Figure 8: Employment by Traffic Analysis Zone ...... 19 Figure 9: Potential Circulator Routes ...... 36

List of Graphs

Graph 1: Age Characteristics Summary ...... 28 Graph 2: Household Auto Ownership Summary ...... 28 Graph 3: Household Income Summary ...... 29 Graph 4: Transit Use Predilection Summary...... 30 Graph 5: Value of Transit Circulator Summary ...... 32 Graph 6: Trip Type Summary ...... 33

List of Appendices

Appendix A. Public Opinion Survey and Results

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Introduction

Located in southeastern Miami-Dade County, the Village of Pinecrest evolved around one of the first tourist attractions established in the Miami vicinity in the 1930’s, Parrott Jungle and Gardens. Built by Franz Scherr, as a winding nature trail where exotic birds could “fly free,” Parrott Jungle evolved into a major tourist attraction, attracting over a million visitors annually at its peak. Parrott Jungle moved to a new location in 2002 and the site is now Pinecrest Gardens, a municipal park.

Incorporated in 1996, around 19,500 (2008 estimate) people live in this 7.6-square mile largely residential village (see Figure 1 for Village limits). Non-Hispanic Whites and Hispanics represent 63 and 30 percent of the population, respectively. The Village’s median annual household income of $107,507 in 2000 was higher than County and national levels. However, according to the 2000 Census, about 2.4 percent of families and 4.1 percent of the population were below the poverty line. About 3.9 percent of the population utilizes public transportation for work commuting.

Currently, three Miami Dade Transit (MDT) Metrobus routes operate within the Village of Pinecrest boundaries. These routes operate along major roadways such as SW 57th Avenue (Red Road), SW 88th Street (Kendall Drive), SW 67th Avenue (Ludlam Road), SW 124th Street and SW 136th Street. The routes predominately serve the eastern and southeastern sections of the Village and serve a short portion of the Kendall Drive corridor in the northwest corner. In addition, Dadeland North and Dadeland South Metrorail stations are located near the northwest Village boundaries providing access to major destinations in both Downtown Miami and central Miami-Dade County. The Village is also adjacent to the South Miami-Dade Busway facility, providing local and limited-stop service between Florida City and the Dadeland South Metrorail station.

The Village of Pinecrest is performing a planning study to determine the feasibility of implementing a local transit circulator bus within its boundaries. A transit circulator bus could also have a positive impact on traffic congestion, parking, and accessibility in

February 2010 1 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System southeastern Miami-Dade County beyond the Village’s boundaries. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. was retained by the Village to perform this feasibility study. If the preliminary study determines a transit circulator system is feasible, the Village plans to develop an implementation plan for initiating the service.

This report summarizes the transit circulator system feasibility assessment. It presents an assessment of existing transit service characteristics, review of transportation plans and programs, land use characteristics, demographic and socio-economic data analysis, and a peer system review of several local transit circulators in Miami-Dade County. A public opinion survey was also conducted to obtain feedback directly from Village residents and businesses, and the results were analyzed and are presented. Preliminary route alternatives were developed to assist in assessing the feasibility of a local transit system.

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Figure 1: PinecrestFigure Village 1: Limits Pinecrest Village Limits Pinecrest Transit Circulator System

SW 67AVE(CR965)(8) South Miami

SW 72SWAVE

PALMETTOEXPWY

SW 80 ST SW57TH AVE(CR959) SNAPPER CREEK EXPWY Ü

SOUTH DIXIE HWAY SW 88TH ST N KENDALL DR

SW 67 AVE SW 96 ST

Unincorporated

Miami-Dade SW 57 AVE/RED RD AVE/RED 57 SW

SW 104 ST Coral Gables

Pinecrest SW 82 AVE

SW 77 AVE

SW 87 AVE SW 112 ST/KILLIAN DR SW 112 ST

SOUTH DIXIE HWY

SW 57 AVE 57 SW SW AVE SW 72

SW 120 ST

CHAPMAN FIELD DR

SW 128 ST

SW 72 AVE

SW77 AVE

SW AVE SW 82 SW 128 ST SW AVE SW 62

SW 132 ST

OLD CUTLER RD(CR921)

SW 136 ST

Palmetto Bay

MITCHEL DR/SW 144 ST

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Data Analysis

The objective of this task is to evaluate potential demand and support for a local transit system. In general, the data analysis focused on identifying the following:

ƒ Gaps in existing transit service in Pinecrest ƒ Transit dependency or the propensity to use circulators by analyzing demographic data such as population density, percentage of elderly residents, household income level, and automobile ownership ƒ Trip generators and attractors that are underserved by existing transit ƒ Land use characteristics

The data analysis is summarized under the following broad categories:

ƒ Existing transit service characteristics ƒ Review of transportation plans and projects ƒ Land use ƒ Demographic data ƒ Review of Miami-Dade Local Transit Circulator Policy Study ƒ Peer system review ƒ Public opinion survey

Existing Transit Service Characteristics

MDT Bus Service Three MDT bus routes penetrate the Village boundaries, Routes 57, 136, and 73. Route 57 operates along SW 57th Avenue (Red Road), SW 112th Street, SW 67th Avenue (Ludlam Road), SW 124th Street, and SW 77th Avenue. Figure 2 illustrates these bus routes, and Figures 3 and 4 present weekday peak period and weekday off-peak period headways. Route 57 provides connections to the South Miami Metrorail Station, Tri-Rail Airport Station, and South Miami-Dade Busway. Route 57 operates on weekdays only. Route 136 operates along SW 136th Street, SW 72nd Avenue, SW 124th Street, SW 62nd Avenue, and SW 128th Street. Route 136 provides connections to the Douglas Road Metrorail Station, South Miami-Dade Busway, and Dadeland South Metrorail Station. Route 136 operates on weekdays only and is predominantly a peak-hour service within the Village. Route 73 operates along SW 88th Street (Kendall Drive) from US 1 to SW 67th Avenue (Ludlam Road),

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and beyond the Village’s limits this route predominantly serves the SW 67th Avenue (Ludlam Road) and further to the north the NW 72nd Avenue (Milam Dairy Road) corridors. Route 73 provides connections to the Dadeland South Metrorail Station and the Okeechobee Metrorail Station. Route 73 operates seven days a week.

General observations about MDT bus service in Pinecrest include:

ƒ Both Route 57 and Route 136 predominantly serve the southeastern and eastern sections of the Village ƒ Route 73 serves a short segment of SW 88th Street (Kendall Drive) between US 1 and SW 67th Avenue (Ludlam Road) ƒ Route 136 provides a direct connection to the South Miami-Dade Busway corridor at SW 136th Street ƒ Route 57 provides a direct connection to the South Miami-Dade Busway corridor at SW 152nd Street ƒ Much of the Village is not well served by these MDT routes including the following areas: o The northern half of the Village north of SW 112th Street and west of SW 57th Avenue (Red Road) o The central area of the Village north of SW 124th Street and west of SW 67th Avenue (Ludlam Road)

Metrorail Service Two Metrorail stations are located near the northwest Village boundaries. The Dadeland North Station is located near the northwestern edge of the Village on the west side of South Dixie Highway. This station is adjacent to Dadeland Station and Dadeland Mall, both major retail centers. The Dadeland South Station is located west of South Dixie Highway and is adjacent to Downtown Dadeland, a large mixed-used area. Metrorail service provides access to major destinations in Downtown Miami through connections with Metromover. Metrorail also provides access to destinations in central Miami-Dade County and connects to Tri-Rail at the Tri-Rail/Metrorail Station. Tri-Rail provides access to major destinations in both Broward County and Palm Beach County. Metrorail trains operate in each direction during a typical weekday, providing a peak-hour headway of 8 minutes and an off-peak headway of 15-30 minutes. MDT Route 500 (Midnight Owl) provides late-night service along the Metrorail corridor when Metrorail is not in service.

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South Miami-Dade Busway Service Pinecrest is adjacent to and is served by the South Miami-Dade Busway, a facility with exclusive bus lanes that runs parallel to US 1/South Dixie Highway. The 20-mile facility originates at Dadeland South Metrorail Station and terminates in Florida City. The Dadeland South Station is the southernmost Metrorail Station, thus passengers transfer from bus to Metrorail for destinations further north. Buses operating in the facility and in adjacent neighborhoods (like Routes 57 and 136) enter the exclusive bus lanes at major intersections. Local and limited-stop service is offered between Florida City and Dadeland South Metrorail Station. Ten MDT bus routes operate within the facility at varying distances and service types: ƒ Route 1 ƒ Route 31 (Busway Local) ƒ Route 34 (Busway Flyer) ƒ Route 35 ƒ Route 38 (Busway MAX) ƒ Route 52 ƒ Route 57 ƒ Route 136 ƒ Route 252 (Coral Reef MAX) ƒ Route 287 (Saga Bay MAX)

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Figure 2: Existing Transit Routes Figure 2: Existing Transit Routes Pinecrest Transit Circulator System

SW 67AVE(CR965)(8) South Miami

SW 72SW AVE Route PALMETTO EXPWY SW 80 ST 57TH SWAVE(CR959) RouteSNAPPER 136 CREEK EXPWY Ü Route 57 Route 73 DADELAND NORTH DadeBusway SOUTH DIXIE HWAY SW 88TH ST Metrorail NStation KENDALL DR Route 73 Metrorail DADELAND SOUTH Route 57 Route

SW67 AVE SW 96 ST

Unincorporated

Miami-Dade SW 57 AVE/RED RD AVE/RED 57 SW SW 104 ST Coral Gables Route 136 Pinecrest

SW82 AVE

SW77 AVE

SW87 AVE SW 112 ST SW 112 ST/KILLIAN DR

SOUTH DIXIE HWY

SW 57 AVE 57 SW SW 72 AVE 72 SW

SW 120 ST

CHAPMAN FIELD DR Route 136

SW 128 ST

SW72 AVE

SW77 AVE

SW 82 AVE 82 SW SW 128 ST SW AVE SW 62

South Miami-Dade Busway

SW 132 ST

OLD CUTLER RD(CR921)

SW 136 ST Route 136

Palmetto Bay

Route 57 Route MITCHEL DR/SW 144 ST

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Figure 3: Weekday Peak Period Transit Headways Figure 3: Weekday Peak Period Transit Headways Pinecrest Transit Circulator System

SW 67AVE(CR965)(8) South Miami

SW72 AVE Headways PALMETTO EXPWY

SW 80 ST SW57TH AVE(CR959) 50 minutes SNAPPER CREEK EXPWY Ü 40 minutes

SW 87 AVE87SW 30 minutes DADELAND NORTH DadeBusway SOUTH DIXIE HWAY SW 88TH ST MetrorailN KENDALL Station DR Metrorail Route 73 DADELAND SOUTH Route 57 Route

SW67 AVE SW 96 ST

Unincorporated

Miami-Dade SW 57 AVE/RED RD AVE/RED 57 SW SW 104 ST Coral Route 136 Gables

Pinecrest SW82 AVE Route 57

SW 77 AVE77SW

SW 112 ST SW 112 ST/KILLIAN DR

SOUTH DIXIE HWY SW 57 AVE 57 SW

SW87 AVE SW 72 AVE 72 SW

SW 120 ST

CHAPMAN FIELD DR Route 136

SW 128 ST

SW 72 AVESW72

SW77 AVE

SW 82 AVE 82 SW SW 128 ST

South Miami-Dade Busway SW AVE 62

OLD CUTLER RD(CR921)

SW 136 ST Route 136

Palmetto Bay

Route 57 MITCHEL DR/SW 144 ST

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Figure 4: Weekday Off-Peak Period Transit Headways Figure 4: Weekday Off-Peak Period Transit Headways Pinecrest Transit Circulator System

SW 67AVE(CR965)(8) South Miami

SW72 AVE Headways PALMETTOEXPWY 50 minutes SW 80 ST 57TH AVE(CR959) SW SNAPPER CREEK EXPWY Ü 60 minutes

SW87 AVE 40 minutes DADELAND NORTH DadeBusway SOUTH DIXIE HWAY Metrorail Station SW 88TH ST N KENDALL DR Route 73

Metrorail 57 Route DADELAND SOUTH

SW67 AVE SW 96 ST

Unincorporated

Miami-Dade SW 57 AVE/RED RD AVE/RED 57 SW SW 104 ST Coral Gables Route 136

Pinecrest SW82 AVE Route 57

SW77 AVE

SW 112 ST SW 112 ST/KILLIAN DR

SW87 AVE

SOUTH DIXIE HWY

SW 57 AVE 57 SW SW 72 AVE 72 SW

SW 120 ST

CHAPMAN FIELD DR Route 136

SW 128 ST

SW72 AVE SW77 AVE

SW 82 AVE 82 SW SW 128 ST

South Miami-Dade Busway SW 62 AVE 62 SW

SW 132 ST

OLD CUTLER RD(CR921) SW 136 ST Route 136

Palmetto Bay

Route 57 Route MITCHEL DR/SW 144 ST

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Ridership Technical Report The Miami-Dade Transit Ridership Technical Report Budget & Performance Reporting July 2009 was reviewed to determine the level of ridership on the three MDT bus routes that serve Pinecrest. Both Routes 57 and 65 (now merged with Route 136) operate on weekdays only and accordingly the total monthly boardings for both routes are noticeably lower than routes that operate seven days a week. Route 73 operates seven days a week and the total monthly boardings for this route are comparable to other routes that operate seven days a week.

The report also compares the average weekday boardings in June 2009 to June 2008. Consistent with the majority of MDT bus routes, the three routes serving Pinecrest saw significant declines in average weekday boardings.

ƒ Route 57: 29.6 percent decline ƒ Route 65 (now route 136): 18.7 percent decline ƒ Route 73: 22.8 percent decline

The report also compares all MDT bus routes by productivity in June 2009. Indicators like boardings per revenue hour and revenue per travel mile were calculated for each MDT bus route. Each of the bus routes’ indicators were averaged together to calculate countywide performance indicator baselines. The boardings per revenue hour of the routes serving Pinecrest were compared to the countywide boardings per revenue hour. All three routes serving Pinecrest underperform when compared to the countywide average.

Table 1. Comparison of Boardings per Revenue Hour

Boardings/Revenue Route Hour 57 12.0 65 (now 136) 20.7 73 19.3 County Average 26.5

South Dade Busway Transit Feeder Study Miami-Dade Transit’s South Dade Busway Feeder Study January 2008 was reviewed for pertinent ridership data and transit survey information. The study was conducted to determine ways to improve or establish new feeder bus services to bring people to the

February 2010 10 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System busway from park-and-ride stations located within their community. To determine which service improvements could assist in establishing feeder services, public survey data regarding transit (performed for the study) and existing transit survey data were analyzed.

Route 65 (now Route 136) Survey Findings Route 65 was analyzed in detail in the study. As indicated in the Ridership Technical Report Budget & Performance Report, the productivity of Route 65 is low overall for a regional service. Based upon onboard passenger surveys, Route 65 is primarily used as a work commute route (62%). Thirty-six percent (36%) of the route’s passengers use the route to transfer to Metrorail. Fifty-six percent (56%) of the route’s passengers walk to the bus, four percent (4%) come from or go to another MDT route, and none of the respondents indicated that they are dropped off or use park-and-ride lots. According to the survey, the route mostly serves residents that are directly along the route’s service area, including Pinecrest.

South Dade Telephone Survey Findings To analyze South Dade residents' travel behavior and transit attitudes, a telephone survey was conducted for the South Dade general population. The survey respondents were geographically parsed into two categories relating to the busway, a north and a south study area. The North Study Area included Pinecrest and includes all of South Dade within the Urban Development Boundary from SW 88th Street (Kendall Drive) to SW 216th Street. According to the survey findings, transit is the primary mode of transportation for 9 percent of the North Study Area population, higher than the 4.1 percent reported for Pinecrest in the 2000 Census (see the Demographic Summary section). The variance is likely because the North Study Area includes additional municipalities and communities with larger proportions of residents that may utilize transit. Among those that use transit as their primary mode of transportation in the North Study Area, the most prevalent way of getting to transit is by car (46%).

A large proportion of residents in the North Study Area have tried transit, 49 percent have rode Metrorail and 27 percent have rode Metrobus. This propensity signals a strong willingness to try different modes. However, the results also show that if mobility needs are not met, residents will return to their vehicles for their travel needs. Participants were asked how transit failed to meet their mobility needs. For both Metrorail and the Busway, the top five reasons are the same, in the same order, and represent the rationale of approximately 90 percent of respondents. The top five reasons are:

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1. Does not go where I need it 2. Need a personal car for business 3. No need, have a car 4. Takes too long to get to the station 5. Trip takes too long

Participants were also asked what improvements might convince them to use Metrorail and/or the Busway. Again, 90 percent of the respondents are represented by the top five answers. The top five desired improvements are:

1. New routes to meet my needs 2. Nothing could convince me 3. Convenient stops 4. Better frequency, schedule, less wait time 5. More parking at stations

Worth noting, over half of the respondents state that they are willing to use a feeder bus if the bus takes them to Metrorail (54%) and 45 percent of respondents state that they would be willing to use a feeder bus if it takes them to the South Dade Busway.

Existing Land Use and Activity Centers

The existing land use in Pinecrest is depicted in Figure 5. As illustrated in Figure 5, the primary land use type is single-family residential. Multi-family residential land uses exist along US 1 and SW 88th Street (Kendall Drive). As characterized by the denser roadway grid network, the western portion of the Village has a higher density of dwelling units than the eastern portion. Land designated for commercial use is concentrated along US 1 and SW 88th Street (Kendall Drive), both heavily traveled arterials. Four public schools are located within Pinecrest: Palmetto Elementary School, Pinecrest Elementary School, Palmetto Middle School, and Miami Palmetto Senior High School. Three of these schools (except Pinecrest Elementary School) are located in close proximity to one another in the southwest section of the Village. Few vacant parcels are scattered across the Village. Pinecrest Gardens is a municipal park and activity center on the eastern edge of the Village at the intersection of SW 112th Street and SW 57th Avenue (Red Road). Several additional parks are scattered throughout the Village. In general, Pinecrest is primarily a trip generator (characterized by a high proportion of residential land use) rather than a trip attractor (characterized by a high proportion of destinations such as shopping centers or offices). As a result, many trips originating in Pinecrest are likely to have destinations outside of Pinecrest.

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Figure 5: Existing Land Use Figure 5: Existing Land Use Pinecrest Transit Circulator System

Legend South Miami

Village of Pinecrest Landuse Agriculture Ü Industrial

Institutional

Commercial

Parks

Single-Family

Townhouses

Multi-Family

Vacant

Water

Village of Pinecrest

Unincorporated Miami-Dade

Coral Gables

Pinecrest

Palmetto Bay

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Figure 6 depicts notable land uses (potential destinations) within and in close proximity to the Village. The existing Miami-Dade Transit routes are illustrated in Figure 6 to display transit access to these activity centers. Nine parks are located within and in close proximity to the Village. Palmetto Elementary School, Palmetto Middle School, and Palmetto Senior High School are located in the southwest quadrant of the Village. Pinecrest Elementary School and Gulliver Pinecrest Preparatory are located in the northern section of the Village. Major retail centers are located along US 1 (South Dixie Highway) including Dadeland Mall, Dadeland Station, The Falls Mall, and Suniland Shopping Center. Accessibility to these activity centers will be considered when potential route alignments for the transit circulator system are developed.

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Figure 6: Major Activity Centers Figure 6: Major Activity Centers Pinecrest Transit Circulator System

Activity Center Symbols

PALMETTOEXPWY Park SW 72AVE South Miami

SW57TH AVE(CR959) Ü Shopping Center SW 80 ST SNAPPER CREEK EXPWY School Dadeland Station

Municipal Center SOUTH DIXIE HWAY DADELAND NORTH Metrorail Station Dadeland Mall Guliver Pinecrest Prepatory SW 88TH ST Dante B Fassell Park Route N KENDALL DR Route 136 Route 57 DADELAND SOUTH Route 73 Dade Busway Metrorail SW 96 ST

Unincorporated RD AVE/RED 57 SW Miami-Dade Continental Park Pinecrest Elementary School Coral Pine Park SW 104 ST Flagler Grove Park Coral Gables

South Miami Dade Busway Pinecrest Gardens

SW 82AVE Pinecrest

SW77 AVE

SW87 AVE SW 112 ST SW 112 ST/KILLIAN DR

SW67 AVE Veterans Wayside Park

Suniland Shopping Center AVE 57 SW SW 72 AVE 72 SW Palmetto Senior High School SW 120 ST

CHAPMAN FIELD DR Palmetto Elementary School Evelyn Greer Park Pinecrest Municipal Center Palmetto Middle School SW 128 ST

SW 72AVE SW77 AVE

SOUTH DIXIE HWY SW 128 ST SW 62 AVE 62 SW

Suniland Park AVE 82 SW SW 132 ST

OLD CUTLER RD(CR921)

SW 136 ST The Falls Mall

Palmetto Bay Chapman Field Park

MITCHEL DR/SW 144 ST

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Demographic Data

A summary of demographic data obtained from the 2000 U.S. Census for the Village of Pinecrest is presented in Table 1. The table also provides a comparison of Pinecrest’s demographic data with the characteristics of Miami-Dade County and Florida as a whole. As indicated in Table 1, Pinecrest’s population was approximately 19,000 in 2000. A review of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) projections published by the University of Florida does not indicate a notable population increase as of April 1, 2008. The population density of Pinecrest is approximately 2,527 per square mile.

General observations about the demographics of Pinecrest include:

ƒ High percentage of population under 18 years old (Pinecrest - 31 percent vs. Miami- Dade County - 25 percent) ƒ Low percentage of elderly (over 65 years) population (Pinecrest - 10 percent vs. Miami-Dade County - 13 percent) ƒ Low unemployment rate (Pinecrest - 2 percent vs. Miami-Dade County - 9 percent) ƒ Comparable use of public transportation for travel to work (Pinecrest - 4 percent vs. Miami-Dade County - 5 percent) ƒ High median household income (Pinecrest - $107,507 vs. Miami-Dade County - $36,000) ƒ Low poverty rate (Pinecrest - 4 percent vs. Miami-Dade County - 18 percent) ƒ Low percentage of households without an automobile (Pinecrest - 2 percent vs. Miami-Dade County - 14 percent)

The above factors, with the exception of use of public transportation comparable to the overall County and a high percentage of the population under 18 years old, indicate a low propensity for transit use in Pinecrest. Figures 7 and 8 illustrate population density, and employment by traffic analysis zone (TAZ), respectively. As shown in Figure 7, the majority of TAZs have a population density of 500 to 3,000 per square mile. The TAZs in the northwest corner of the Village have a population density greater than 3,000 per square mile, indicating this part of the Village is the densest. The highest employment concentration (Figure 8) is found along US 1 (South Dixie Highway).

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Table 2. Comparison of Demographic Characteristics (2000)

Miami-Dade Demographic Data Pinecrest Florida County POPULATION Total Population 19,055 2,253,362 15,982,378 Median Age 38 36 39 Under 18 years 31% 25% 23% 65 years and over 10% 13% 18% Disable Noninstitutionalized (5 years and over) 9% 21% 20% RACE White (Caucasian) 63% 21% 65% Hispanic 30% 57% 17% Black 2% 20% 15% SCHOOL ENROLLMENT (3 years and over) Enrolled in school 6,766 643,727 3,933,279 Preschool or kindergarten 15% 11% 12% Elementary school (grades 1-8) 46% 41% 44% High school (grades 9-12) 21% 23% 21% College or grad school 18% 25% 23% EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (25 years and over) Less than 9th grade 2% 15% 7% Associate/Bachelors/Graduate 69% 28% 29% EMPLOYMENT STATUS (16 years and over) In labor force 66% 58% 59% Unemployment in labor force 2% 9% 6% COMMUTING TO WORK (workers 16 years and over) Drove alone 79% 74% 79% Carpooled 7% 15% 13% Public transportation 4% 5% 2% INCOME (1999) Median household income $107,507 $36,000 $38,800 Per capita income $51,181 $18,500 $21,500 POVERTY STATUS (1999) Families 2% 15% 9% Individuals 4% 18% 13% VEHICLES PER HOUSEHOLD None 2% 14% 8% One 22% 39% 41% Two or more 51% 47% 51% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000.

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Figure 7: Population Density by Traffic Analysis Zone Figure 7: Population Density by Traffic Analysis Zone (2000) Pinecrest Transit Circulator System

SW 57TH AVE(CR959) Population Density per Sq. Mile SW72 AVE SW 80 ST PALMETTO EXPWY SNAPPER CREEK EXPWY

SW 87 AVE less than 500 500 - 3,000 3001 - 7,500 more than 7,500 SOUTH DIXIE HWAY SW 88TH ST N KENDALL DR

SW67 AVE SW 96 ST

SW82 AVE SW 57 AVE/RED RD AVE/RED SW 57 SW 104 ST

SWAVE77

SW 112 ST SW 112 ST/KILLIAN DR SW 112 ST/KILLIAN DR

SOUTH DIXIE HWY

SW 57 AVE 57 SW SW 72 AVE 72 SW

SW 87 AVE

SW 120 ST

CHAPMAN FIELD DR

SW 128 ST

SW 128 ST SW 72 AVE

SW 82 AVE 82 SW SW AVE 62SW

OLD CUTLER RD(CR921)

SW 136 ST

SWAVE77

MITCHEL DR/SW 144 ST

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Figure 8: Employment by Traffic Analysis Zone Figure 8: Employment by Traffic Analysis Zone (2000) Pinecrest Transit Circulator System

SW 57TH AVE(CR959)

SW72 AVE SW 80 ST

PALMETTOEXPWY EmploymentSNAPPER byCREEK TAZ EXPWY SW87 AVE 0 - 100 101 - 500

501 - 1000 SOUTH DIXIE HWAY SW 88TH ST 1001 - 5000N KENDALL DR 5001 - 20500

SW67 AVE SW 96 ST

SW 82 AVE SW SW 57RD AVE/RED SW 104 ST

SW77 AVE

SW 112 ST SW 112 ST/KILLIAN DR SW 112 ST/KILLIAN DR

SOUTH DIXIE HWY

SW87 AVE

SW SW 57AVE SW 72 AVE 72 SW

SW 120 ST

CHAPMAN FIELD DR

SW 128 ST

SW 128 ST SW72 AVE

SW 82 AVE 82 SW SW SW 62AVE

OLD CUTLER RD(CR921)

SW 136 ST

SW77 AVE

MITCHEL DR/SW 144 ST

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Transportation Plans and Projects

The following Village of Pinecrest and Miami-Dade County plans and programs were reviewed to identify planned projects/activities that must be taken into consideration when the feasibility of a local transit circulator is assessed.

ƒ Miami-Dade County People’s Transportation Plan (PTP)/Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) ƒ Miami-Dade’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) ƒ Miami-Dade’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) ƒ South Miami-Dade Corridor Alternative Analysis Report (South Link Study) ƒ South Dade Busway Feeder Study ƒ Village of Pinecrest Comprehensive Development Master Plan Transportation Element

People’s Transportation Plan (PTP) The People’s Transportation Plan (PTP) was developed based on input obtained at 80 neighborhood meetings and the active participation of more than 2,000 concerned citizens at two countywide summits. The PTP is funded with the County’s half-percent sales surtax. The Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) is a 15-member entity created to oversee and administer the PTP. Pursuant to Section 29-124.(g) of the Florida Statutes, 20 percent of the surtax proceeds are distributed to area municipalities. Additionally, 20 percent of the surtax money received by a municipality is required to be applied to transit uses such as circulator buses, bus shelters, bus pullout bays, or other transit-related infrastructure. The percentage allocated for transit improvements can be higher at the discretion of the municipality. Therefore, the 20 percent transit allocation for a municipality is the minimum allocation. The CITT’s interpretation of the Statute is that the circulator bus route would need to operate on a fixed route, with a fixed schedule, and be available to everyone in order to not be considered a “service of demand.” Currently, the County Attorney’s Office is working on incorporating this interpretation into Ordinance 02-116, which defines how the surtax is to be spent. The remaining 80 percent of the municipal share of the surtax may be used for roadway projects, including maintenance.

Transit Development Plan (TDP) Miami-Dade Transit’s 2009 Transit Development Plan (TDP) was reviewed to identify planned transit improvements that could serve Pinecrest. The TDP covers the period from 2010 to 2019. No transit capital improvements are included in the TDP within the Village

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Dadeland South Metrorail Station Parking Lot Expansion Additional surface parking is programmed for construction at the Dadeland South Metrorail Station. This project will add parking to an existing surface lot. Project construction is scheduled to be complete in the summer of 2010. While not in the Village limits, the project will provide additional parking at this nearby Metrorail station where parking is often near capacity. Thus, residents may find parking more convenient at the station and subsequently riding Metrorail more amenable.

Committed Bus Service Improvements and Adjustments The TDP identifies committed bus service improvements and adjustments that are planned to occur between the January to December 2009 timeframe. Improvements or adjustments are planned for all three MDT bus routes that directly serve Pinecrest. Service on Route 57 will decrease, as the first AM northbound trip and second to last PM southbound trip of Route 57 are programmed to be discontinued. Service on Route 73 will increase, as the peak headway for Route 73 is programmed to improve from 30 to 20 minutes along with Saturday headway improvements. These adjustments have not occurred. In December 2009, Route 65 and Route 136 were merged and the route was reconfigured and peak period headways were adjusted to 50 minutes.

Kendall Enhanced Bus Service The Kendall Area Transit (KAT) route is programmed to be adjusted as a new enhanced Kendall corridor route. FDOT funds were awarded and service is expected to begin in 2010. This route would provide limited-stop service along Kendall Drive between West Kendall and the Dadeland North Metrorail Station. Although outside of the Village boundaries, the new route will provide a more convenient transit alternative for Pinecrest commuters to western destinations along Kendall Drive.

Transportation Improvement Program The Miami-Dade MPO’s Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for fiscal years 2009/10-2013/14 was reviewed to identify programmed transit improvements in the vicinity of Pinecrest. No transit improvements are programmed in the TIP that are within the Village limits.

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Metrorail Pedestrian Overpasses Pedestrian overpasses crossing US 1 (South Dixie Highway) are programmed for both Metrorail stations that are adjacent to the Village. A pedestrian overpass was programmed for the Dadeland North Metrorail Station in 2009 and a pedestrian overpass is programmed for the Dadeland South Metrorail Station in 2011. While not within the Village limits, these overpasses would significantly improve station accessibility for residents. The overpasses will provide a safer alternative for persons on the east side of US 1 to access the stations.

Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) The Miami-Dade 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) was reviewed to identify long- term planned transit improvements that could serve Pinecrest. The LRTP guides transportation investments in Miami-Dade County through the next twenty years. Only one funded transit improvement was included in the vicinity of the Village, improved bus signal prioritization along the South Miami-Dade Busway. Another funded improvement is the selection and construction of additional park-and-ride lots along the busway. Both projects are Priority IV projects, which mean that funding is expected to be established within 15-20 years. It is important to note that the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) is initiating a Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study that will consider the feasibility and effects of converting the existing busway into a managed lanes facility. This study is part of the MDX Master Plan and is included as an unfunded project in the LRTP.

South Miami-Dade Corridor Alternative Analysis Report (South Link Study) The Miami-Dade MPO’s South Link Study was reviewed. This study is significant to the Village of Pinecrest, as the locally preferred alternative (LPA) of this study recommends extending Metrorail approximately one mile to the south to the vicinity of SW 104th Street. This construction of a station at this location would provide the Village access to three adjacent Metrorail stations. The study also recommends the development of an enhanced bus rapid transit system (BRT) with improved service in the Busway corridor extending south to Florida City. The existing busway stops adjacent to the Village are proposed to be retained as BRT stations. These stops are located in proximity to the busway’s intersections with the following:

ƒ SW 112th Street ƒ SW 117th Street ƒ SW 124th Street ƒ SW 128th Street ƒ SW 136th Street

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The enhanced BRT system would include the following improvements:

ƒ Enhanced fare collection system ƒ Transit signal priority ƒ Real-time passenger information ƒ Feeder buses on surface streets ƒ Increased park-and-ride facilities ƒ Low floor stylized buses

Perhaps the most noteworthy improvements are the recommended grade separations where the BRT line crosses intersecting high-volume arterial roadways. The grade separations will minimize the transit-auto conflicts, improve travel time for buses, and enhance the safety of the facility. The intersection of SW 112th Street and US 1 (South Dixie Highway) is included as a priority grade separation intersection due to safety concerns. SW 112th Street splits the Village and this intersection is located on the Village boundary. The grade separation at this intersection would improve its operations.

A timeline for implementation of this project was also developed as part of the study. The three primary components of the project (enhanced BRT system, Metrorail extension, and priority grade separation) could be implemented over a 15-year time frame. Potential funding sources and requirements were identified for the project. However, a dedicated funding source has not been established. Further, the components of the project are not included in the TIP or TDP.

South Dade Busway Feeder Study The recommendations of the Miami-Dade Transit’s South Dade Busway Transit Feeder Study January 2008 were reviewed to determine if any improvements were presented for the Village. The study notes that Pinecrest is predominantly an estate-density residential community that abuts the busway, thus a park-and-ride lot located in the Village would not be practical. The busway is in such close proximity to the Village that the real and perceived time associated with an extra transfer (park-and-ride to bus, bus to Metrorail) would make the service a less viable option for residents. The study recommends the continued support of park-and-ride or kiss-and-ride methods for direct access to Metrorail as the most effective alternative for Village residents. However, the study also recommends continuing to support those commuters that use buses to reach their homes or destinations within the Village. The study noted that the Village has expressed an interest in developing park-and- ride solutions. Due to the proximity issue along with the small number of Pinecrest park-

February 2010 23 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System and-ride users found in the survey, the study recommends implementing a community circulator in the Village before developing a park-and-ride facility.

The study recommends the Village of Pinecrest and the Village of Palmetto Bay coordinate the use of municipal PTP funds jointly to fund a single circulator/feeder transit service for connecting communities from both municipalities directly to Metrorail. Palmetto Bay currently operates a community bus, but due in part to the very low residential density, captures very low ridership. Pinecrest is closer to the Metrorail stations and along the travel route of a Palmetto Bay feeder. The study explains that neither Village alone can achieve an efficiency of scale for operating local circulator or feeder transit. However, survey data reveals that combined there is sufficient potential demand for a service. The study notes that combined coordination would enhance transit accessibility for residents of both villages by providing direct, fast service to a Metrorail station.

Village of Pinecrest Comprehensive Development Master Plan Transportation Element The Transportation Element section of the Village’s Master Plan was reviewed. The Village recognizes that certain compatibility factors provide for the relative success of transit including: land use densities, mixed-use areas, land uses oriented to transit, building orientation, urban scale, and parking. The Village recognizes that the prevalent land use is single-family residential. However, the multi-family land uses within Pinecrest can be developed at a maximum density of 25 dwelling units per acre, a density capable of increasing transit use. But even with growth projections for multi-family residential, the Village expects its overall density to be no more than three dwelling units per acre, a density insufficient to support transit. The Village projects an increase in commercial uses along the US 1 (South Dixie Highway) corridor, which could be served by local and high capacity transit.

The Village recognizes that the single-family residential areas will see no appreciable increase in transit need. However, the Village notes that the development of pedestrian and bicycle facilities in these areas could provide connections with the transit-oriented areas along US 1 (South Dixie Highway). The Village recognizes that the Dadeland area is designated by Miami-Dade County as a Metropolitan Urban Center and Regional Activity Center, a designation that promotes intensive transit-oriented development with density/intensity standards that support transit facilities. The Village is committed to promoting land uses and densities that support transit facilities in this area.

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Peer System Review

As part of this study, information was collected on several existing local transit circulators in Miami-Dade County. The objective of this effort was to learn system characteristics such as service frequency, vehicle type, and fare structure; capital and operating costs; funding sources; operational plans; best practices; and challenges. Information was collected on the existing transit systems in Palmetto Bay, Hialeah, North Miami, Doral, Aventura, North Miami Beach, and Coral Gables through interviews and web research. As presented in Table 2, all systems surveyed with the exception of Hialeah, provide fare free services. While Coral Gables provides 10-minute headways, other systems typically operate at 40- to 60- minute headways. Typical vehicle capacity ranges from 20 to 30 passengers. Most of these systems are operated by a third-party contractor and typical operating cost is about $45 per hour. Several municipalities have received FDOT’s Service Development Grants while additional revenue sources include Miami-Dade County’s Peoples’ Transportation Plan (PTP), advertisements, and other local funding.

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Table 2: Peer System Review of Municipal Transit Systems in Miami-Dade County

Palmetto Bay - IBUS Hialeah Transit System North Miami - NOMI Express Doral Trolley Aventura Express North Miami Beach - NMB LINE Coral Gables Trolley

Increase the number of destinations that can be reach via fixed public transit routes throughout Provide public transportation for residents Relieve local traffic congestion; alleviate Palmetto Bay and surrounding areas, as well as to linking them to work, shopping, and school; Aventura Express serves your busy lifestyle with To help residents access different areas of City parking requirements; connect Downtown connect with MDT transit routes and the South Mission is to provide a safe, reliable, and quality Increase the number of local destinations that complement MDT service; carry minimum a convenient schedule to better serve the and connect with other transportation serving Coral Gables to surrounding areas via the Goals/Objectives Miami-Dade Busway transportation serices with a smile can be reached by public transit of 10 passengers per hour on routes Aventura community County Metrorail Number of Routes 2 2 4 1 5 1 1 Do Routes Extend Beyond City Boundaries No Hialeah Gardens Biscayne Park; North Miami Beach No No No No Hialeah Metrorail Station serves as hub; routes 3 routes connect at Griffing Adult Center/Park at Is There a Central Terminal/Transfer Point Routes overlap along SW 168th Street intersect at several locations top of hour No Aventura Mall No Douglas Road Metrorail Station Route A: Mon. - Fri. 10 AM to 1:10 PM; Route B: Mon. - Fri.7 AM - 5:30 PM Mon. - Fri. 6 AM to 7:30 PM; Saturday 9 AM - 3:30 Mon. - Fri. 7 AM to 7:30 PM; Saturday 7 Mon. - Fri. 7:45 AM to 6:30 PM; Saturday - 8:45 Mon. - Thur. 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM; Friday - Service Span (No Service between 9:30 AM to 1:10 PM) PM; Sunday 11 AM - 2 PM Mon. - Fri. 7 AM to 8 PM AM - 7 PM AM to 6:30 PM Mon. - Fri. 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM Route A: 50 minutes (AM) Headways Route B: 60 minutes (PM) 40 minutes weekdays, 60 minutes weekends 60 minutes 40 minutes; 15-20 minutes for lunch route 60 minutes 60 minutes 10 minutes

Full - $1.50 or $60.00 monthly pass; reduced - $0.75 Fare Free or $30.00 monthly pass; transfer to MDT $0.50 Free Free Free Free Free 1,800 - 2,200 riders per weekday; 400 - 500 riders Ridership 850 riders per month per Saturday; 100 - 200 riders per Sunday 18,000 riders per month 1,200 boardings per day 17,000 per month 25 per day; 400 per month 5,000 per day

Low-floor, low-emission trolley vehicles Biodiesel (2nd vehicle); vintage; Classic Shuttle buses equipped with wheelchair lifts with vintage body and aesthetics; some El Dorado 20 passenger buses with handicap 26 passenger Blue Bird buses leased to own from El Dorado 16 passenger buses with wheelchair American Trolley; 24 seats with room for and bicycle racks - 22 person capacity (1 bus Handicap accessible shuttle bus with 23-seat vehicles are hydrid electric and some are Vehicle Type accessibility First Transit lifts and bike racks; use 20% biodiesel 10 standing; handicap accessible has 26 person capacity) capacity low-emissions diesel When Did the System Start Service 2006 January 2003 June 2005 February 2008 January 1999 April 2004 November 2003 Seeking to double service - reduce headways to Added bus to reduce headways; modified Expanded from 3 to 4 to 5 routes and added Expansion/Changes to System since Inception Routes have been modified to better serve riders Routes eliminated and realigned 30 minutes route Saturday service Route has been modified to better serve riders Unknown Locally funded; seeking FDOT Public Transit FDOT Public Transit Service Development Program FDOT Public Transit Service Development Service Development Program grant to PTP; FDOT Public Transit Service Funding of Service Development (Capital and Operating) People's Transportation Plan grant Program grant expand service City - general fund People's Transportation Plan Development Program grant; advertising Vehicles approximately $300,000 each; $361,000 for trolley start-up includes lease signs and amenities at stops $2.2 million annually; contract with First Transit of vehicles, signage, administration, approximately $3,000 per; parts and Contract out as turnkey service for $33.25 per approximately $1.2 million annually with remainder Contract out as turnkey service for $44.60 per marketing, and 1-year of operations and maintenance about 10% of cost of vehicle Cost of System Development (Capital and Operating) reveune hour (Village purchased buses) for fuel, maintenance, administration reveune hour maintenance Turnkey - entire system contracted out $130,000 annually

Additional Costs (eg. Advertising) Negligible Negligible Negligible - advertise in City Parks magazine Allocate 10% of costs for marketing Negligible Negligible Unknown General fund; PTP for service added since Source of Funding for Operations/Maintenance People's Transportation Plan Fares, People's Transportation Plan People's Transportation Plan Pilot phase locally funded inception of PTP; about 50/50 split PTP and City's general fund People's Transportation Plan

City purchased vehicles, contract NMB City employees; operating costs depend on City - administration, maintenance, storage, fuel; Contract with Limousines of South Florida for operations and maintenance with Contract with Limosines of South Florida; employees rate of pay, cost of fuel, maintenance Who Operates Service Contract with Limousines of South Florida First Transit - operations and owns buses turnkey service for $44.60 per revenue hour Limousines of South Florida $44.00 per hour of equipment, etc. Unknown Interlocal agreement with Biscayne Park to Connections available to MDT routes along provide service; interlocal agreement with Miami- NW 87th Avenue, NW 41st Street, and at Connects to MDT at Douglas Road Designated transfer with MDT; interlocal agreement Dade County; working with MDT to create hub to International Mall; Interlocal agreement Connections to MDT and Sunny Isles Beach Metrorail Station and intersects with Designated transfer with MDT; interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County; interlocal agreement with link systems; working with North Miami Beach to with MDT; FDOT JPA to access funds for Shuttle Service; Interlocal agreement with Miami- several MDT bus routes; Interlocal Coordination with Other Municipalities/MDT with Miami-Dade County Hialeah Gardens link systems trolley Connections to MDT at Aventura Mall Dade County agreement with Miami-Dade County

Elderly residents sometimes intimidated by Difficult to maintain precise schedule with traffic students on buses; heavy demand when school is congestion and rail crossings; FDOT System Safety dismissed; tracking system on buses a useful Have processes procedures in place before Challenges include adhering to on-time schedule, and Security Program Plan; accident procedures, feature to keep track of where buses are at starting system (eg. System Safety and Listen to customers/residents; make transfers Challenges include adhering to on-time schedule, Lessons Learned/Challenges satisfying riders, increasing ridership hurricane procedures (schedule compliance) Security Program Plan) easy; clock face schedule upkeep of vehicles; satisfying riders Unknown

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Public Opinion Survey

Demographic Characteristics Analysis of existing data was supplemented by obtaining feedback directly from Village residents and businesses. An online survey was developed to gauge community interest in a circulator bus system, as well as the potential for its usage. Participation in the survey was encouraged through multiple community outreach mechanisms including: a direct mailing to all households and businesses; working with local media to publicize; and outreach with community groups, schools, and business associations to raise awareness and reinforce the need for completion. Each point of outreach included direction to the Village’s website where a link was posted that routed the respondent to the actual survey. Participants could complete a hard copy of the survey upon request. The survey consisted of 22 questions and is included in Appendix A. The survey elicited a strong reaction with 530 respondents participating in the survey. A summary of responses for each question is also included in Appendix A.

As explained in the Demographic Data section presented earlier, certain demographic factors indicate a high propensity for transit use. Thus, the survey included several demographic questions to better understand the characteristics of respondents and to determine how these characteristics compare to the Census demographic information. Generally, the characteristics of survey respondents reflected the indicators obtained from the Census data.

As illustrated in Graph 1, approximately 23 percent of respondents were 65 years old or older. Furthermore, approximately 66 percent of respondents were 50 years old or older while 31 percent of respondents were 30-49 years old. Based upon the census information, approximately 10 percent of the Village population is 65 years or older, so this age group is likely overrepresented in the survey. Based upon the survey, a typical household in the Village consists of approximately three persons under the age of 18. According to the census data, 31 percent of the Village population is under the age of 18, which is reflected in the average household composition calculated from the survey results.

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Graph 1: Age Characteristics Summary

As illustrated in Graph 2, approximately 9 percent of respondents have one vehicle owned by a member of the household and 52 percent of the respondents have two vehicles. Furthermore, over 99 percent of respondents have at least one vehicle in their household. These findings are consistent with the Census data, although 2 percent of the Village households reported no vehicle in their household in the Census.

Graph 2: Household Auto Ownership Summary

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As illustrated in Graph 3, approximately 30 percent of respondents reported an annual household income of at least $200,000 and 52 percent of respondents reported an annual household income of at least $125,000. Approximately 10 percent of respondents reported an annual household income of less than $50,000. These findings are similar to the Census data. According to the Census, the median household income for the Village is $107,507 and approximately 2 percent of families lived in poverty. It is important to note that the Census data is for year 2000, and, as such, wages have generally increased since the Census. Approximately 17 percent of respondents preferred not to answer this question, so a few of the income groups may be over or under represented in the survey results.

Graph 3: Household Income Summary

Approximately 93 percent of respondents use personal vehicles for the majority of their travel needs while 5 percent utilize public transit. Approximately 2 percent of respondents walk or use a bicycle for most of their travel needs. Less than 1 percent of respondents use paratransit services. These results are similar to the Census data. Approximately 79 percent of Village residents reported driving alone to work, while 7 percent reported carpooling in their commute. Approximately 4 percent of Village residents reported using public transit for their commute trips. It is important to note that the Census data describes only work commute trips and the survey in this analysis asked participants which transportation method they currently use for most of their travel needs. Approximately 27 percent of respondents have business or household employees who rely on alternative means of transportation to get to work.

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Transit Opinions Respondents were asked to identify reasons why they do not currently use transit (if they do not use transit already). Respondents could select multiple answers that applied. Approximately 63 percent of respondents prefer to drive their own vehicle. Approximately 36 percent of respondents find it difficult to access transit, while 35 percent of respondents do not use transit because their destination is not served by transit. Approximately 32 percent of respondents find that the transit schedules are not convenient for their travel needs. Please note that 13 percent of respondents skipped this question.

Respondents were asked how likely they would be to increase their use of transit if a Village transit service connected to Metrorail or Metrobus. Approximately 59 percent of respondents answered that they would be at least somewhat likely to increase their use of transit if a Village transit service connected to MDT services, with approximately 17 percent of respondents indicating that they would very likely increase their use of transit in this scenario.

Participants were also asked how likely they would be to consider using a Village transit system. Approximately 63 percent of respondents indicated that they would be at least somewhat likely to consider using a Village transit system, with approximately 18 percent of respondents indicating that they would be very likely to consider using a Village transit system. Approximately 12 percent of respondents did not answer this question.

Graph 4: Transit Use Predilection Summary

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Respondents were also asked how often they would anticipate using a Village transit system. Approximately 66 percent of respondents indicated that they would anticipate using a system at least occasionally (less than one day a week). Approximately 30 percent of respondents indicated that they would anticipate using a system frequently (one or more days a week). Approximately 11 percent of respondents did not answer this question.

The survey also asked respondents how likely they would be to encourage seniors in their household to use a transit service. Approximately 42 percent of respondents answered that the question was not applicable to their household. Approximately 38 percent of respondents indicated that they would be somewhat likely to encourage seniors in their household to use a transit service and 18 percent of respondents answered they would be very likely to encourage seniors in their household to use a transit service.

The survey also asked respondents how likely they would be to encourage teenagers in their household to use a transit service. Approximately 50 percent of respondents answered that the question was not applicable to their household. Approximately 37 percent of respondents indicated that they would be somewhat likely to encourage teenagers in their household to use a transit service and 18 percent of respondents answered they would be very likely to encourage teenagers in their household to use a transit service.

Perhaps most telling, respondents were asked if they would consider a transit system a valuable service. As illustrated in Graph 5, approximately 70 percent of respondents would consider a system at least somewhat valuable, and approximately 24 percent of respondents would consider a system extremely valuable.

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Graph 5: Value of Transit Circulator Summary

Transit Operations Respondents were asked which days it would be most important for a Village transit system to operate. Approximately 38 percent of respondents answered that a Village transit system should operate seven days a week, while 34 percent of respondents answered that weekdays are the most important days for operations. Approximately 22 percent of respondents indicated that no day is important for a transit service to operate.

Respondents were also asked what hours would be most important for a Village transit system to operate and were allowed to select more than one answer. Approximately 54 percent of respondents indicated that the most important hours for a transit’s operation are from 3 PM to 7 PM, and 41 percent of respondents indicated that the impost important hours for operation are from 6 AM to 9 AM. Approximately 22 percent of respondents indicated that no hours are important for a transit’s operations.

Participants were asked to choose purposes for which they would consider using a Village transit system and participants were allowed to select more than one purpose. As illustrated in Graph 6, approximately 42 percent of respondents would consider using a Village transit system for both shopping and/or parks and recreation purposes. Approximately 33 percent of respondents would not consider using Village transit for any purposes.

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Graph 6: Trip Type Summary

In the next question, participants were asked to identify specific destinations in or around Pinecrest that a community transit service should serve. Participants could identify these destinations in four blank fields. The most common destination listed was Metrorail/Metrobus connections. Other popular responses were parks (including Pinecrest Gardens) and Dadeland Mall. These answers are consistent with the answers from the previous question; parks and recreation are consistently listed as important destinations by participants. It is important to note that 34 percent of participants chose to skip this question. The following destinations were common as well: The Falls Mall, Dadeland Station, Pinecrest Community Center, Pinecrest Library, and Suniland Shopping Center. Thus, shopping and recreation appear to be important trip purposes for a Village transit circulator.

Respondents were asked how much they would expect to pay for a trip on a Village transit system. Approximately 47 percent expected to pay $1 for a trip on a system and approximately 32 percent expected a trip to be free on a system. Overall, approximately 68 percent of respondents expected a trip to cost at least $1.

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Potential Transit Circulator Routes Evaluation

As part of the feasibility assessment, two potential transit circulator routes were developed based upon input from the community expressed during meetings, public opinion survey results, analysis of land use data, and the location of activity centers. The routes were also developed in a manner to compliment, not duplicate, Miami-Dade Transit Metrobus routes serving the Village. The purpose of developing the potential transit circulator routes was to provide information to assist in the evaluation of potential costs of a local system. The two potential transit circulator routes are illustrated in Figure 9.

As illustrated in Figure 9, a North-South Route was developed that would predominately travel along SW 136th Street and SW 77th Avenue. The route would travel from The Falls Mall to the SW 104th Street connection to the South Miami-Dade Busway. This route would serve the following destinations:

x The Falls Mall x Palmetto Elementary School (enrollment 573 students) x Palmetto Middle School (enrollment 1,311 students) x Palmetto Senior High School (enrollment 3,091 students) x K-Mart Shopping Center x South Miami-Dade Busway at SW 136th Street and SW 104th Street

As illustrated in Figure 9, an East-West Route was developed that would predominately travel along SW 104th Street and SW 112th Street. The route would travel from Palmetto Gardens to the SW 104th Street connection to the South Miami-Dade Busway. This route would serve the following destinations:

x Pinecrest Gardens x Pinecrest Elementary School (enrollment 886 students) x Palmetto Elementary School (enrollment 573 students) x Palmetto Middle School (enrollment 1,311 students) x Palmetto Senior High School (enrollment 3,091 students) x South Miami-Dade Busway

The North-South Route is approximately 5.5 miles one-way and is assumed to operate with 60-minute headways in each direction. The East-West Route is a loop approximately 7.6

February 2010 34 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System miles in length and is assumed to operate with 45-minute headways. The headways were developed based upon the assumption that a single bus would be operating on each route. Please note that these headways are approximate as traffic and other factors could potentially impact travel times.

To estimate the cost of the service, it was assumed that the buses would operate during weekdays from 6:00 AM-7:00 PM. It was assumed that the service and maintenance would be contracted out entirely to a private operator (turn key service). Based upon comparable service contracts, it was assumed that the cost for turn key service would be approximately $45 per revenue hour. Accordingly, the operation of two routes would cost approximately $300,000 annually. The estimated costs for each potential route are calculated in Table 4. Please note that these costs are approximate operating costs and do not include potential start up costs such as signage, benches, or advertising.

Table 4: Cost Estimates for Potential Circulator Routes

Route Cost/Hour Hours (Day) Hours (Weekly) Weeks in Year Total Cost North-South $45 13 65 52 $152,100 East-West $45 13 65 52 $152,100 Total $304,200

The Village receives approximately $600,000 in funds annually from the County’s half- percent sales surtax. Twenty percent of the surtax funds (approximately $120,000 annually) must be used for transit uses such as fixed-route, fixed-schedule bus service, and associated infrastructure including bus shelters or bus pullout bays. The cost estimated to provide service on the two potential Pinecrest routes developed as part of this initial feasibility assessment is approximately $300,000 annually. Therefore, in order to provide a comparable amount of circulator bus service, the Village would need to allocate approximately 50 percent of the funds that it receives from the sales surtax.

Several communities in Miami-Dade County have chosen to allocate a significant portion of the funds which they receive from the County’s half-percent sales surtax for local transit circulator services. Some of these communities supplement funds from the sales surtax with additional funding sources to support their transit circulator service. However, in comparison to Pinecrest these communities generally have land use and demographic characteristics more conducive to the propensity to support transit usage.

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Figure 9: Potential Circulator Routes Figure 9: Potential Circulator Routes Pinecrest Transit Circulator System

Potential Circulator Route NS Route PALMETTOEXPWY SW72 AVE South Miami EW Route

SW 57THSW AVE(CR959) Ü Activity Center Symbols SW 80 ST SNAPPER CREEK EXPWY Park Dadeland Station

Shopping Center SOUTH DIXIE HWAY Dadeland Mall DADELAND NORTH School Guliver Pinecrest Prepatory SW 88TH ST Dante B Fassell Park Municipal CenterN KENDALL DR

MDT Route DADELAND SOUTH Route 136 Route 57

Route 73 SW 96 ST Dade Busway

Metrorail Station SW 57 AVE/RED RD AVE/RED 57 SW Unincorporated Continental Park Metrorail Miami-Dade Pinecrest Elementary School Coral Pine Park Flagler Grove Park

SW 104 ST Coral Gables

South Miami Dade Busway Pinecrest Gardens Pinecrest SW82 AVE

SW77 AVE

SW87 AVE SW 112 ST SW 112 ST/KILLIAN DR

SW 67SW AVE Veterans Wayside Park

Suniland Shopping Center

SW 57 AVE 57 SW SW 72 AVE 72 SW Palmetto Senior High School SW 120 ST

Palmetto Elementary School CHAPMAN FIELD DR Evelyn Greer Park Palmetto Middle School Pinecrest Municipal Center SW 128 ST

SW72 AVE

SW77 AVE

SOUTH DIXIE HWY SW 128 ST

SW 62 AVE 62 SW SW 82 AVE 82 SW SW 132Suniland ST Park

OLD CUTLER RD(CR921) The Falls Mall SW 136 ST

Palmetto Bay Chapman Field Park

MITCHEL DR/SW 144 ST

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This technical memorandum presented an assessment of existing transit service characteristics, review of transportation plans and programs, land use characteristics, demographic and socio-economic data analysis, and results from a transit circulator public opinion survey. This information was used to identify gaps in existing transit serve and the need for a local transit circulator system. The analysis indicates MDT routes predominately serve the eastern and southeastern sections of the Village and serve a limited portion of the Kendall Drive corridor in the Village’s northwest corner. The existing transit system primarily facilitates travel to other parts of Miami-Dade County via the South Miami-Dade Busway and Metrorail. Therefore, a circulator system could complement the existing transit system and provide better and direct access to local destinations.

Most demographic indicators suggest a weak propensity for the use of transit in Pinecrest, with the exceptions being the Village’s comparable use of public transportation to the overall County and the high proportion of the Village’s population under 18 years old. The northwestern quadrant of the Village has its greatest population density suggesting this area may best support a transit circulator system. The analysis of existing land use indicates Pinecrest is a primarily a trip generator rather than an attractor of trips because of its residential nature. However, several major trip attractors, such as Dadeland Mall and the Falls Mall, are located within and in close proximity to the Village. Therefore, a transit circulator system could potentially provide efficient access to those destinations.

The transit circulator public opinion survey indicated that a majority of Village residents and businesses would view a transit circulator as a valuable service. Additionally, many Village residents and business indicated that they would anticipate using a system at least occasionally (less than one day a week). However, many respondents have access to multiple vehicles and would continue to utilize their personal vehicle for trips even if the Village initiated a circulator bus service.

Two potential routes were developed to evaluate service coverage and costs associated with operating a local transit circulator service. These routes were developed based upon community input, public opinion survey results, and land use data. Based upon the parameters assumed, the operation of the potential two-route system would cost approximately $300,000 annually, which equates to approximately 50 percent of the funds which the Village receives annually from the County’s half-percent sales surtax.

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Strong demographic indicators for the use of transit in the Village were not identified in this feasibility study. However, the public opinion survey results indicated that residents would be somewhat receptive to riding a transit circulator system. Accordingly, the findings are somewhat contradictory. The Village could consider implementing a pilot circulator service, which would allow the Village to monitor and gauge the true propensity of Village residents to use a transit circulator system. However, before implementing any type of local transit service, the Village will need to determine its level of funding commitment. If the Village does not desire to allocate a portion of the funds that it receives from the County’s half- percent sales surtax in excess of the 20 percent minimum allocation for transit, then providing a level of transit circulator service that will be of value to the community will be difficult.

The Village could examine the feasibility of partnering with neighboring municipalities, like Palmetto Bay and/or South Miami, in order to reduce costs. In fact, the South Dade Busway Feeder Study recommends that the Village of Pinecrest partner with Palmetto Bay on a circulator system with links to the South Dade Busway. However, cost savings which could be recognized with integration into Palmetto Bay’s circulator system could be offset by a reduced level of service within Pinecrest.

February 2010 38 APPENDIX A Public Opinion Survey and Results Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey What is your affiliation with the Village of Pinecrest? Select all that apply. What is your affiliation with the Village of Pinecrest? Select all that apply. 800

I am not a Response 700 Answer Options own rent single family multi-family resident Count 600 I am a resident 494 6 233 5 12 530 own Other (please specify) 4 500 rent answered question 530 400 single family skipped question 0 multi-family 300 I am not a resident 200

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0 I am a resident Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey What is your affiliation with the Village of Pinecrest? Select all that apply. 600 What is your affiliation with the Village of Pinecrest? Select all that apply. 500 professional I am not a Response Answer Options own rent retail business service Count 400 own I am a business owner 70 4 30 2 owner421 505 Other (please specify) 17 300 rent answered question 505 professional service skipped question 25 200

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0 I am a business owner Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

How many people live in your household?

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count 1 6.6% 33 2 33.6% 167 3 17.9% 89 4 27.0% 134 5 10.3% 51 6 3.0% 15 More than 6 1.6% 8 I prefer not to answer 0.0% 0 answered question 497 skipped question 33

How many people live in your household?

1 2 3 4 5 6 More than 6 I prefer not to answer Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey How many people living in your household belong to each of the How many people living in your household belong to each of the following age groups? Select following age groups? Select all that apply. all that apply. Response Response Response 3.00 Answer Options Average Total Count 2.50 12 years or younger 2.00 284 142 13 - 18 years 1.30 195 150 2.00 19 - 30 years 1.35 178 132 31 - 55 years 2.00 591 296 1.50 56 - 65 years 1.52 278 183 1.00 Older than 65 2.45 395 161 I prefer not to answer 2.50 5 2 .50 answered question 519 skipped question 11 .00 12 years or 13 - 18 years19 - 30 years31 - 55 years56 - 65 years Older than I prefer not younger 65 to answer Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

What is the total number of automobiles owned by members of your household? Response Response Answer Options Percent Count 0 0.4% 2 1 9.4% 49 2 52.2% 271 3 25.4% 132 4 7.9% 41 5 3.3% 17 6 0.0% 0 More than 6 1.3% 7 I prefer not to answer 0.0% 0 answered question 519 skipped question 11

Question 5: What is the total number of automobiles owned by members of your household?

0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 0.4% 3.3%

9.4% 7.9% 0 1 2 3 25.4% 4 5 6 52.2% More than 6 I prefer not to answer Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

What is your age?

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count 18 - 29 years 1.4% 7 30 - 39 years 6.9% 34 40 - 49 years 24.6% 122 50 - 59 years 30.7% 152 60 - 64 years 12.5% 62 65 or older 23.2% 115 I prefer not to answer 0.6% 3 answered question 495 skipped question 35

Question 6: What is your age?

0.6% 1.4%

18 - 29 years 6.9% 30 - 39 years 23.2% 40 - 49 years 24.6% 50 - 59 years 12.5% 60 - 64 years

65 or older

30.7% I prefer not to answer Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

Are you male or female?

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Male 44.6% 221 Female 54.8% 272 I prefer not to answer 0.6% 3 answered question 496 skipped question 34

Are you male or female?

Male Female I prefer not to answer Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

What is your annual household income, including all earners?

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count under $25,000 2.5% 12 $25,000 - $39.999 3.1% 15 $40,000 - $49,999 3.9% 19 $50,000 - $74,999 5.3% 26 $75,000 - $99,999 8.6% 42 $100,000 - $124,999 8.2% 40 $125,000 - $149,999 9.0% 44 $150,000 - $200,000 12.9% 63 More than $200,000 30.1% 147 I prefer not to answer 16.6% 81 answered question 489 skipped question 41

Question 8: What is your annual household income, including all earners? 2.5% 3.1% 3.9%

5.3% under $25,000 16.6% $25,000 - $39.999 $40,000 - $49,999 8.6% $50,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 8.2% $100,000 - $124,999 30.1% $125,000 - $149,999 $150,000 - $200,000 9.0% More than $200,000

12.9% I prefer not to answer Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

Do you have business or household employees who rely on alternate means of transportation to get to work? Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Yes 26.6% 132 No 73.0% 362 I prefer not to answer 0.4% 2 answered question 496 skipped question 34

Do you have business or household employees who rely on alternate means of transportation to get to work?

Yes No I prefer not to answer Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

What transportation method do you currently use for most of your travel needs? Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Personal vehicle 93.3% 459 Public transit (including Metrorail and Metrobus) 4.5% 22 Walking/bicycling 1.6% 8 Paratransit services (senior services, Medicaid, ADA) 0.6% 3 I prefer not to answer 0.0% 0 answered question 492 skipped question 38

What transportation method do you currently use for most of your travel needs?

Personal vehicle

Public transit (including Metrorail and Metrobus)

Walking/bicycling

Paratransit services (senior services, Medicaid, ADA)

I prefer not to answer Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

If you currently do not use transit, please identify reasons why. Select all that apply. Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Transit schedules are not convenient for my travel 32.0% 147 It is difficult to access transit (bus stop/train station) 35.9% 165 Traveling by transit takes too much time 29.3% 135 My destination is not served by transit 35.0% 161 Uncomfortable/safety concerns 15.4% 71 I prefer to drive my own vehicle 63.3% 291 I prefer not to answer 0.0% 0 answered question 460 skipped question 70

If you currently do not use transit, please identify reasons why. Select all that apply.

70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% answer transit much time I prefer not to Traveling by not served by not served ety concerns my own vehicle I prefer to drive I transit takes too It is difficult It to for my travel … for my travel My destination is Transit schedules stop/train station) Uncomfortable/saf access transit (bus are not convenient Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

If a Village transit service connected to Metrorail or Metrobus, how likely would you be to increase your use of transit? Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Not Likely 41.3% 199 Somewhat Likely 27.6% 133 Likely 14.3% 69 Very Likely 16.8% 81 answered question 482 skipped question 48

Question 12: If a Village transit service connected to Metrorail or Metrobus, how likely would you be to increase your use of transit?

Not Likely Somewhat Likely Likely Very Likely Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey Question 13 If Village-wide transit service is provided, for which of If Village-wide transit service is provided, for which of the following the following purpose(s) would you consider using it? Select all that purpose(s) would you consider using it? Select all that apply. apply. Response Response Answer Options 45% Percent Count 40% Work or Business 24.6% 119 School 12.4% 60 35% Shopping 42.0% 203 30% Medical Appointments 15.3% 74 25% Parks and Recreation 41.6% 201 Entertainment 34.2% 165 20% None 32.5% 157 15% Other (please specify) 43 10% answered question 483 skipped question 47 5% 0% None School Work or Business Shopping Parks and Medical Recreation Appointments Entertainment Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

On what days would it be most important for a Village transit system to operate? Please select only one option. Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Weekdays 33.5% 158 Weekends 6.6% 31 7 days a week 38.1% 180 None 21.8% 103 answered question 472 skipped question 58

On what days would it be most important for a Village transit system to operate? Please select only one option.

Weekdays Weekends 7 days a week None Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey What hours would be most important for a Village transit system to operate? Select more than one, if What hours would be most important for a Village transit system to operate? 60.0% applicable. Select more than one, if applicable. 50.0% Response Response Answer Options Percent Count 40.0% 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. 40.9% 193 30.0% 9 a.m. to noon 33.3% 157 20.0% noon to 3 p.m. 29.0% 137 10.0% 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. 54.0% 255 None 21.6% 102 0.0% Other (please specify) 16.5% 78 6 a.m. to 9 9 a.m. to noon to 3 3 p.m. to 7 None Other answered question 472 a.m. noon p.m. p.m. (please skipped question 58 specify) Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

How likely are you to consider using a Village transit system?

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Not Likely 36.3% 170 Somewhat Likely 29.1% 136 Likely 16.2% 76 Very likely 18.4% 86 answered question 468 skipped question 62

Question 17: How likely are you to consider using a Village transit system?

18.4%

36.3% Not Likely Somewhat Likely 16.2% Likely Very likely

29.1% Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

How much would you expect to pay for a trip on a Village transit system?

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count $0 31.5% 149 $1 46.7% 221 $2 19.2% 91 $5 2.5% 12 answered question 473 skipped question 57

Question 18: How much would you expect to pay for a trip on a Village transit system?

$0 $1 $2 $5 Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

How often would you anticipate using a Village transit system?

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Frequently (one or more days a week) 29.7% 141 Occasionally (less than one day a week) 36.7% 174 Use paratransit services (senior service, Medicaid, ADA) 1.3% 6 Would not use Village transit 32.3% 153 answered question 474 skipped question 56

Question 19: How often would you anticipate using a Village transit system?

Frequently (one or more days a week)

Occasionally (less than one day a week)

Use paratransit services (senior service, Medicaid, ADA)

Would not use Village transit Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

If you have teenagers in your household, how likely would you be to encourage them to use a Village transit service? Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Not Likely 13.3% 61 Somewhat Likely 8.3% 38 Likely 10.7% 49 Very Likely 17.9% 82 N/A 49.8% 228 answered question 458 skipped question 72

If you have teenagers in your household, how likely would you be to encourage them to use a Village transit service?

Not Likely Somewhat Likely Likely Very Likely N/A Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

If there are seniors in your household, how likely would you be to encourage them to use a Village transit service? Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Not Likely 20.3% 94 Somewhat Likely 7.6% 35 Likely 12.7% 59 Very Likely 17.7% 82 N/A 41.7% 193 answered question 463 skipped question 67

If there are seniors in your household, how likely would you be to encourage them to use a Village transit service?

Not Likely Somewhat Likely Likely Very Likely N/A Pinecrest Transit Circulator Bus Study Public Opinion Survey

Would you consider a Village of Pinecrest transit system a valuable service?

Response Response Answer Options Percent Count Not Valuable 30.1% 140 Somewhat Valuable 22.4% 104 Valuable 23.2% 108 Extremely Valuable 24.3% 113 answered question 465 skipped question 65

Question 22: Would you consider a Village of Pinecrest transit system a valuable service?

24.3% 30.1% Not Valuable Somewhat Valuable Valuable Extremely Valuable 23.2% 22.4%